There are certain areas of the tax code that the IRS wishes to focus its auditors' attention. These areas are typically identified by the IRS development of an Audit Technique Guideline to train its staff. Here are some key audit areas of interest. Read article

Taxpayers who are IRS identity thief victims have been long frustrated by their inability to see what thieves have filed under their Social Security Number. In a recent announcement, the IRS is now allowing taxpayers to obtain copies of these fraudulently filed tax returns. Read article

Avoid Common Tax Filing Mistakes Want to ensure your refund gets to you in the shortest amount of time? Want to avoid a letter from the IRS? Here are some of the most common tax filing mistakes. Read article

A good way to create years of correspondence with the IRS is to cash a check received that does not match the amount you expect. When errors occur it can take time to straighten out the error. Read article

After filing your tax return, do not close the book on your taxes until you have set up next year's files, purged unneeded old records, and prepared your records in case of an audit. Here are some tips. Read article

Retaining copies of your federal tax return is important. Not only will you need the return in case of audit, but the tax return is often used to secure student aid, obtain loans, purchase a home or business, plus much more. What can you do if you cannot find a copy of your tax return? Read article

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving the state of South Dakota vs Wayfair (an online furniture retailer) opens the door for states to impose sales taxes on online retailers located outside their borders. This will have wide-reaching effects on small businesses and consumers. Here’s what you need to know. Read article